Sales of construction equipment show ‘significant momentum’ in early months of 2021
SALES of construction equipment were 30% above 2020 levels in Q1 this year, new figures have revealed.
This was largely driven by sales in March...
Plans unveiled for Scotland’s ‘premier’ equestrian centre
SPECIALIST equestrian construction company, Equus Design & Build, has revealed details of the plans it has created for Bogenraith Equestrian in Aberdeenshire, which has...
Project to transform Inverness Castle into major tourism attraction receives planning approval
APPROVAL has been granted for the project to transform Inverness Castle into a tourism gateway for the Highlands.
The approved planning application covered works necessary...
CITB looks for senior construction figure to help shape future skills in Scotland
THE Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced it has a Nation Council chair vacancy for Scotland.
The organisation revealed it is looking for a...
Housebuilder continues Samaritans support after ‘unprecedented’ year
CALA Group has announced an extension to its charity partnership with Samaritans following a year of support which saw the housebuilder donate more than...
Sustainable housing specialist secures new funding package to support Glasgow project
A Cumbernauld-based bespoke housing developer has received a £1.93 million funding package from Bank of Scotland to support its latest sustainable project.
McKernan Homes, which...
Saint-Gobain extends charity partnership to help build homes for care leavers
SAINT-Gobain has revealed it is continuing to support the construction of homes for care leavers as well as further construction training for young people...
Aberdeen social care charity benefits from housebuilder’s donation
SOCIAL care charity VSA Aberdeen has received a £1,000 donation as part of Barratt Developments North Scotland’s first 2021 Community Fund giveaway.
Barratt Developments revealed it...
Kinross group backs mental health charities with updated banner
KINROSS-based Webster Group is supporting two mental health charities with a new banner on the M90.
Last year, the businesses positioned a large rainbow banner...
Glasgow hotel set for reclad to improve fire performance
PLANS have been submitted to replace the cladding of Glasgow's Hilton Garden Inn to improve its fire performance and appearance.
Submitted by Threesixty Architecture, on...
Arc-Tech welcomes firm’s first apprentice graduates to become qualified tradespeople
BUILDING services specialist Arc-Tech (Scotland) is celebrating the firm's first ever apprentice graduates becoming qualified tradespeople.
The Glasgow-based company, which was founded in 2016, provides mechanical,...
Edinburgh to increase on-street cycling parking as waiting list nears 500 cyclists
THE City of Edinburgh Council is to roll out increased on-street cycle parking in a bid to ensure that living in a flat does...
NCL students take creative approach to work experience with Sweco
STUDENTS at New College Lanarkshire (NCL) have completed 'virtual' work experience placements with engineering and architecture consultancy Sweco, after Covid-19 restrictions stopped their usual plans...
Network Rail say trackside telecoms infrastructure upgrade could save taxpayer £1 billion
NETWORK Rail is seeking private sector investment in its trackside fibre optic cable network to fund plans which it says could save the taxpayer...
University joins project to transform River Clyde into global tourism destination
GLASGOW Caledonian University (GCU) has been brought on board to a project aimed at transforming the River Clyde into a global tourism destination.
The university...
Electric vehicle ‘boom’ could provide boost for Scottish retail sector
NEW research has revealed that a 'rapid rise' in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Scotland presents an opportunity for the property sector...
Shetland linkspan replaced by local contractor
THE linkspan at Vidlin ferry terminal in Shetland has been replaced as part of the island's ongoing linkspan replacement programme.
Local contractors Malakoff Limited completed...
Network Rail to begin ‘vital’ repair work on Hamilton bridge
NETWORK Rail is to shortly commence 'vital' work to repair and repaint the railway bridge near Hamilton Central Station.
The project, which involves new parapets;...
Cruden Building named preferred contractor for Stirling affordable homes project
CRUDEN Building has been appointed as the preferred contractor by Forth Housing Association to deliver 24 new affordable homes in Stirling.
Following a competitive tender,...
Edinburgh set for overhaul of public toilets
TEMPORARY public toilets are to be installed in Edinburgh at busy premier parks and other hot spot areas to meet demand as more people...
